Description: “Poise” is a celebration of presence, grace, and the quiet strength of discipline. In this piece, I wanted to capture not just the beauty of a ballerina’s form, but the stillness before movement—the breath held in suspension between effort and release. The dancer stands en pointe, arms lifted in a perfect arc, her body aligned in harmony with the rhythm of the space around her.
The light streaming through the tall windows casts soft reflections onto the polished floor, creating a swirl of warm hues—burnt orange, ochre, soft lavender—that mirror the energy stored in her poised stance. The cool teal walls and strong geometric lines of the studio serve as a visual contrast to her delicate figure, underscoring the balance between structure and expression that defines the art of ballet.
This painting is not about performance, but preparation. It is about the unseen hours, the repetition, and the unwavering commitment to craft. ‘Poise’ is the still point in a turning world—the quiet where mastery begins.”
